MASW is a seismic surfae wave method for geotechnical applications. It evaluates stiffness and shear-wave velocity of ground materials in a depth range of engineering interest.

The multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method deals with surface waves in the lower fre-quencies (e.g., 1-30 Hz) and uses a much shallower depth range of investigation …

Why shear-wave velocity (Vs) is obtained from MASW survey is discussed. How shear-wave velocity (Vs) is related to stiffness is explained. Relationship between elastic moduli and shear …

General procedure of MASW method is explained. How to acquire and collect MASW data in the field, process them. Field logistics of MASW method. Optimum field parameters. MASW …

Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) tries to overcome the few weaknesses of the SASW method. The entire process classically used to produce a vs profile through spectral …

Software for MASW analysis is discussed in its required specifications. Key features and algorithms are explained. Practical, yet critical, aspects of MASW software are also discussed. …

Final product from an MASW survey is explained. It is shear-wave velocity (Vs) profiles in 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D formats. How velocity (Vs) profiles are obtained is explained.

Home of the multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method, a seismic surface wave method for shear wave velocity evaluation for geotechnical site characterization.

Field equipment and overall procedure for active MASW survey are explained here. The field procedure for passive MASW is different and explained under Passive MASW

MASW - Types Depending on the way surface waves are generated, there are basically two types: active and preset plan with a proper impact source such as a sledge hammer or weight …